Kaitlin Norton/staff photographer
'Supergirl' Hannah Barrett, 4, of Melbourne, picks a
pumpkin out at Wesley United Methodist Church's patch
in Melbourne last week.

BY TONY JUDNICH
Staff writer

Two free, family friendly Halloween
events promise trunk
loads of candy, as well *Complete
as games, food and Halloween
entertainment.
The Church at Viera Happenings
will host "Superfest! list, Page 2A
Trunk or Treat," from
5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday,
Oct. 31 at the church, 9005 N. Wickham
Road.
"We're going to have a superhero theme,

Duke Tribute

This Week

COMMODORES FLY
While the Eau Gallie
Commodores junior B6
varsity football team
has won its championship,
the varsity team finds itself in a
must-win situation

Halloween
A self-
prodaimed W
scaredy cat,' LisaM. Onorato
The Hype tells
readers where the not-
so-faint of heart can go B
to celebrate the
spookiest time of year and
relates a tale which may reveal
the root of her Halloween fears

Staff photo by Gretchen Sauerman
West Melbourne city leaders gather at Crossroads Park to plant a tree to memorialize former council member
Duke Salberg. Standing, from left to right, are Mr. Salberg's son, Brad, his wife, Lynn, council members Jan Lieson,
Virginia Blanchard, Bill Mettrick, Mayor Shirley Bradshaw, council member Stephany Eley, vice mayor Hal Rose
and council member John D'Amico.

WEST MELBOURNE Duke Sal-
berg was remembered as a passion-
ate leader who tirelessly worked to
protect his city from encroaching
annexation.
During municipal meetings dis-
cussing Melbourne's plans for west-
ward expansion, the former West
Melbourne City Council member
frequently exclaimed "Repel all
boarders!"
Six months after his death, fellow

"This is really a very emo-
tional thing for me and Brad.
He went down fighting. He
was a champion:"

Lynn Salberg
Duke Salberg's wife
council members, city staff mem-
bers and West Melbourne residents
honored Mr. Salberg during a cere-
mony at Crossroads Park, Oct. 16.
"This is really a very emotional
thing for me and (Mr. Salberg's son)
Brad," said Lynn Salberg, Mr. -Sal-
berg's wife. "He went down fighting.
He was a champion."
Mr. Salberg, 70, died April 19 fol-
lowing an extended illness.
Mrs. Salberg, Brad Salberg and the

seven West Melbourne City Council
members surrounded the newly
planted bald cypress tree and
remembered Mr. Salberg's contribu-
tions to the community.
"Duke was a passionate man, pas-
sionate about his city, his family and
his faith in God," said city manager
David Reynal.
"We love our Duke, that's for
sure," said deputy mayor Hal Rose.
Mayor Shirley Bradshaw read
Psalm 1:1-3, "He is like a tree plant-
ed by streams of water, which yields
its fruit in season and whose leaf
does not wither."
The city decided to plant a bald
cypress tree after learning from
close friend Lenox King that Mr. Sal-
berg had purchased a similar tree
for a green space project through
I See SALBERG, A3

but kids can dress up in any kind of cos-
tume," said Sylmarie Ramos, children's
ministry associate at the church.
Visitors will be able to collect candy
from the trunks of cars and trucks owned
by church members.
"We will have 40-plus cars decorated
with different themes, from gators to mer-
maids," Mrs. Ramos said. "They all will
have candy and goodies."
The event also features free hot dogs,
cotton candy, popcorn and other food, as
well as games, inflatable bounce houses

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Mayor,

council

seats up

Nov. 6

West Melbourne
candidates
answer queries
BY GRETCHEN SAUERMAN
Staff writer
WEST MELBOURNE -
Voters will have to choose
between two mayoral can-
didates and select two of
five City Council candi-
dates Nov. 6.
Hometown News asked
each candidate to answer
three questions to provide
voters with background
information before going to
the polls.
Virginia Blanchard and
Hal Rose are running for
the mayor's seat. Their
responses, limited to 75
words per question, are list-
ed below.
*Virginia Blanchard
What qualifications or
experience distinguish you
from your fellow candi-
dates in this election?
Having served as presi-
dent of several groups and
associations, I am familiar
with the protocol of chair-
ing formal meetings.
As vice chair of a plan-
ning and zoning board. I
learned about the "Sun-
shine Law" and other statu-
tory requirements that
direct local governments.
I was successful in build-
ing partnerships between
leadership and the resi-
dents for many mutual suc-
cesses.
Those experiences and
my service on this council
have prepared me for the
duties of mayor.
What do you believe are
the most important issues
facing West Melbourne res-
idents at this time and how
do you hope to address
) See CANDIDATES, A4

BY TONY JUDNICH
Staff writer
VIERA Teenagers interest-
ed in pitching in at the Brevard
Zoo can sign up for the 2008
Zoo Teen Program.
"The teen program takes 25
new teens each year," zoo mar-
keting director Andrea Hill
said. "We currently have about
65 (teen volunteers)."
Officials are accepting appli-
cations :until Nov. 17 for
teenagers ages 13-16 to join
the program. It requires a one-
year commitment that
includes volunteering at least
one Saturday per month and
15 hours during zoo camps, as
well as working at special
events.
Ms. Hill said the new volun-
teers would begin assisting the
zoo in January. By working
with animals and zoo visitors,
the teens gain skills for a vari-
ety of careers, she said.
The volunteers "support the

zoo in a myriad of ways, from
introducing animals to chil-
dren, helping with events and
cleaning and feeding animals,"
Ms. Hill said.
Katie Mahaney, the Zoo Teen
Program's education coordina-
tor, said the volunteers also
paint children's faces, use arti-
facts to help educate people
about animals, and help man-
age the zoo's kayak trips.
"I think they improve the
guest experience a lot," she
said of the volunteers. "They
help the people who visit the
zoo enjoy it more and learn a
lot more. They also give the
staff more time to do other
things."
For information on becom-
ing a teen volunteer, call (321)
254-9453, Ext. 227 or visit
www. brevardzoo.org to down-
load an application.
Contact Tony udnich at (321)
751-5954 or Judnich@home-
townnewsol.com.

Parents should accom-
pany children and carry
flashlights.
Parents of small chil-
dren should consider
alternative activities, such
as trick or treating at
malls.
Visit only homes where
porch lights are turned
on.
Don't enter anyone's
home or acceprrides.
Don't eat any treats
before an adult examines
them. Contact the police
immediately if you sus-
pect ta mrering.
\.ear costumess that are
bright, reflective and
flame-retardant.
Use Halloween makeup
instead of wearing masks
so vision won't be
obstructed.
Props such as swords,
knives and arrows should
be made with cardboard
or .Styrofoam to prevent
injury.
Stay on well-lit streets,
stay on the sidewalk and
do not crossing the street
between parked cars.

Courtesy of Melbourne
Police Department

Candy buy back
to benefit troops
FOR HOMETOWN NEWS
Dr. Ron Richardson, a
family and cosmetic den-
tist, recently announced
that his office will buy back
Halloween candy from chil-
dren between 3:30-5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 1.
The candy collected will
then be sent to the troops
serving overseas.
Children who participate
in the event will receive a
light saber toothbrush,
along with $1 per pound of

candy and a free coupon to
McDonald's for a Happy
Meal.
Children are also asked to
bring a letter for the troops.
Dr. Richardson's office is
at 1704 Airport Blvd., Mel-
bourne.
For information, call (321)
723-3477 or visit www.mel-
bourneposmeticdentist.co
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his church.
A devoted member of Cal-
vary Chapel in West Mel-
bourne, Mr. Salberg led a
weekly Christian men's
group, called Breaking
Bread. Mr. Salberg, along
with six other Calvary mem-
bers, created the Calvary
Christian Kids Foundation.
The organization provides
aid to families in need.
Elected to the West Mel-
bourne City Council in
2004, Mr. Salberg worked
to preserve the city's green
spaces, including Rodes
Park. Mr. Salberg champi-
oned the creation of a fund
to purchase the park when
the county vacates the park
to move to a newer facility
to the west.
At the time of his death,
council member Virginia
Blanchard announced
plans to ask the city to
rename Rodes Park after
Mr. Salberg, if the city pur-
chases the green space
from Brevard County.

Staff photo by Gretchen Sauerman
During a West Melbourne City Hall ceremony commemorating the life of former City
Council member Duke Salberg, his wife, Lynn, cuts a homemade cake, as her son, Brad,
and West Melbourne leaders watch.

South Melbourne leaders tackle violence

National leaders to
speak during crime
conference at Stone
Middle School
BY GRETCHEN SAttIRMAN
Staff writer

MELBOURNE 4 Instead of just
complaining about crime and gang
violence, some community leaders
are stepping forward to address the
problem. A,
The Melbourn police Community
Relations Councit sd Hoc Commit-
tee will host the outh Melbourne
Crime Conference,'aturday, Oct. 27,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Stone Middle
School.
"The crime in the north and south
Melbourne communities has
become rampant, and in the last
year, the communities have had
three young men gunned down,"
said Yvonne Minus, president of the
Ad Hoc Committee.
The conference .is open to resi-
dents, business owners, police offi-

cers, elected officials and youths,
said Mrs. Minor.
"I have been concerned about the
crime, violence and shootings in the
north and south Melbourne areas,"
said City Council member Kathy
Meehan.
"I joined the (committee) to work
together with committed community
leaders, (Brevard County Commis-
sioner) Helen Voltz, Jan Conrad and
Yvonne Minus to discuss strategies in
a collective effort to eradicate the
violence and drugs in the communi-
ty," said Ms. Meehan, in an e-mail.
The group has met weekly for the
. past eight months in an effort to win
back south Melbourne neighbor-
hoods, said Janet Conrad, assistant
to Ms. Voltz.
"The day-long conference is
designed to implement measurable
processes and train local citizens in
crime fighting efforts," said Ms. Con-
.rad, in an e-mail.
Notable conference speakers
include keynoter Shawn Jackson,
president of The Jaxsun Group, dedi-
cated to understanding relationships
between youths and adults. The Jax-

sun Group conducts a workshop that
addresses the influence of rap music
and culture on young minds.
Col. Dean Renfrow, a 25-year veter-
an of the Oregon State Police Depart-
ment, and the Rev. J.R. Thicklin, CEO
of Destiny by Choice, a group that
offers emotional assistance to abuse
and violence victims, will both
speak during the conference.
"This (conference) is a 'need,' not
a 'want,'" said Mrs. Minus. "It takes
all entities to successfully eradicate
crime, drugs and prostitution in our
community."
Thanks to a long list of communi-
ty sponsors, the event is free and
includes free lunch for all atten-
dees.
Advanced registration is required
and seating is limited, Ms. Conrad
said.
For information or to RSVP, call
Commissioner Voltz's office at (321)
952-6302 no later than Monday, Oct.
22.

MELBOURNE The owner of a local shutter compa-
ny who pled guilty to felony scheming to defraud
charges could face up to 15 years in jail.
Andrew Fernald, 50, was arrested in 2006 on charges of
scheming to defraud, grand theft, grand theft on a per-
son over the age of 65, contracting without a license,
driving on a suspended license and no motor vehicle
registration.
On Oct. 16, he pled guilty to second degree scheming
to defraud, said Lynne Bumpus-Hooper, spokeswoman
for the State Attorney's Office.
As part of the plea, the state dropped misdemeanor
charges of contracting without a license and first-degree
organized fraud, said Ms. Bumpus-Hooper. The state
offered no negotiation on what the terms of his sen-
tence.
At the time of his arrests, police accused Mr. Fernald of
setting up 12 companies from Volusia to St. Lucie coun-
ties with the intention of defrauding customers.
Customers said Mr. Fernald's sales people accepted
down payments from customers needing hurricane
shutters but never installed or only partially installed the
products promised.
Mr. Fernald will face Judge John Harris Dec. 20 inViera
fQr sentencing. The judge will take Mr. Fernald's prior
criminal activity and victim impact, said Ms. Bumpus-
Hooper.
"He has apparently provided restitution to one-half to
two-thirds of the victims, according to his attorney
(Michael Lambert of Daytona Beach)," said Ms. Bum-
pus-Hooper.
"We're in the process of notifying all the victims in Bre-
vard County in case they want to appear in sentencing,"
she said. "We always try to get restitution for our vic-
tims."
Any charges Mr. Fernald faces in other counties will
not be impacted by the plea deal, Ms. Bumpus-Hooper
said.

Local students to compete for scholarships

Twenty-six high school seniors in the Brevard Public
Schools system will compete in the 2008 Natiohal Merit
Scholarship Program.
The students, are among about 16,000 semifinalists in
the 53rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program
and will compete for some 8,200 Merit Scholarship
awards, Brevard Public Schools spokesman Wes Sumner
said in a news release. He said the awards are worth
more than $34 million and will be offered next spring.
Among the local semifinalists are Ralph M. Baird,
Katherine M. Byrnes and Elizabeth L. Saam, from Eau
Gdllie High School; David S. Evander, Morgan A.
Leinonidis and All L. Sims, from Melbourne High School;
and Jessica M. Gaudy, Erin Murphy and Kerri Vijay-
vargiya, from'West Shore High School in Melbourne.
"Each of these students has an academic record of
very high performance, has been endorsed and recom-
mended by their school principal, and has earned an
SAT score that confirms the student's earlier quailing
test performance," Mr. Sumner said. "About 90 percent
of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist stajn,
ing, and approximately half of the finalists will be selects
edf, as Merit Scholarship winners, earning the NMerit
Scholar title."

Candidates
From page Al
them?
Our pipes and roads need
critical maintenance and I
will strive to get as much
improvement in the func-
tion of our roads through
signalization and turn lanes
and pipes through repair
and replacement as
resources will allow.
We don't need more hous-
es right now, but a good mix
of new businesses and retail
would be beneficial to the
city in many ways, and I will

try to encourage that.
Last year, the Oak Grove
barricade was a controver-
sial issue that divided vot-
ers. What issue do you
believe is the most contro-
versial for West Melbourne
voters and how do you feel
about the issue?
Unbridled growth is the
major issue with most resi-
dents.
I will encourage a hard
look at any new construc-
tion that creates more con-
gestion on our roads and
over stresses our other serv-
ices.
It's impossible to stop
growth short of a very nega-

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is possible to go the extra
steps to make it more com-
patible with the reasonable
desires and needs of the res-
idents.

* Hal Rose
What qualifications or
experience distinguish you
from your fellow candidates
in this election?
I have demonstrated the
ability to lead our city, hav-
ing served as deputy mayor
and on council over the last
seven years. I have served
on the planning and zoning
board as well as the beautifi-
cation committee.
As an educator, I will
actively listen to your con-
cerns and suggestions. With
my business degree, I assure
fiscal responsibility and
accountability.
My experience and qualifi-
cations will provide a bal-
anced, impartial approach
to the many issues we face.
What do you believe are
the most important issues
facing West Melbourne resi-
dents at this time and how
do you hope to address
them?
We need to update our
infrastructure: traffic lights
at Hollywood/Henry and
Sheridan/John Rodes; finish
Florida Avenue; extend
Henry to Dairy; install turn
lanes at various locations.
Upgrading the potable
and reclaimed water sys-
tems needs to be finished.
I will work with county
commissioners to secure

money for roads and proj-
ects inWest Melbourne.
I will focus on action, not
just words. We need to
match infrastructure with
growth and maintain a low
property tax rate.
Last year, the Oak Grove
barricade was a controver-
sial issue that divided vot-
ers. What issue do you
believe is the most contro-
veisial for West Melbourne
voters and how do you feel
about the issue?
Our citizens are being
short-changed because
of ongoing disputes within
the council as well as the
lack of leadership.
I believe pubic service is a
privilege and our citizens
deserve and expect better
representation.
I believe in open govern-
ment and anticipate more
involvement in our city.
Working together, listening
to one another, we can all
help West Melbourne to
*become a better place, and I
remain committed to doing
just that.

Five residents are running
for two available City Coun-
cil seats: Shirley Bradshaw,
John D'Amico, Mike Hazlett,
Jan Lieson and Andrew
Jones. Their responses are
listed below.
0 Shirley Bradshaw
What qualifications or
experience distinguish you
from your fellow candidates
in this election?
I have represented West
Melbourne as an elected
official for five years. I
served as the mayor for the
past two years, which has
been an invaluable experi-
ence.
I have worked in city,
county and state govern-
ment for most of my life. I
served 23 years in law
enforcement, retiring as
police captain.
I have strived to serve and
represent our city in a pro-
fessional and ethical man-
ner while representing the
citizens ofWest Melbourne.
What do you believe are,
the most important issues
facing West Melbourne resi-
dents at this time and how
do you hope to address
them?
We need to continue to
address our water resources.
Finding alternative ways to

bring water to our city is of
utmost importance.
These alternatives range
from building our own
water plant to working with
our neighboring cities and
counties so that we do not
have to rely on one source
for water as we do now.
Last year, the Oak Grove
barricade was a controver-
sial issue that divided vot-
ers. What issue do you
believe is the most contro-
versial for West Melbourne
voters and how do you feel
about the issue?
Citizens presenting their
concerns are not necessarily
(,controversial." If so, then
everything we hear would
be considered controversial
to someone.
Our citizens have the
right to come before council
on any issue that is impor-
tant to them or their com-
munity.
I truly believe in the First
Amendment. As the mayor, I
always felt it is important
that everyone's voice be
heard.
Our boards and comrnit-
tees are an invaluable asset
in bringing issues to coun-
cil's attention.

John D'Aniico
What qualifications or
experience distinguish you
from your fellow candidates
in this election?
Serving the public, as a
businessman, high school
teacher, state senator, supe-
rior court chief clerk, in the
military and service on
many boards and commis-
sions, provided experience
for me to deal with all levels
of goverrunent.
I am quick to respond to
all issues in a positive man-
ner, yet able to admit my
errors in judgment and
attempt to correct them.
I stand ready to work with
the new council to achieve
good local government.
What do you believe are
the most important issues
facing West Melbourne resi-
dents at this time and how
do you hope to address
them?
Our infrastructure. Much
of our roadways are in need
of repair, widening and
proper signaling.
We also need to pipe and
fill the hazardous ditches on
Hollywood Boulevardi
Henry Avenue and other

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D'Amico

Bradshaw

Lieson

Hazlett

areas.
We need to
qz-
consider the W., .1
building and rl'-N'm I
operating
(of) our own.
water plant
to provide
c I e a n e r Af
water for us Jones
and to sup-
port new
developments.
I will explore all sources of
funding, including grants to
complete these projects.
Last year, the Oak Grove
barricade was a controver-
sial issue that divided vot-
ers. What issue do you
believe is the most contro-
versial for West Melbourne
voters and how do you feel
about the issue?
The most controversial
issue this year was the
attempt to build a 750- stu-
dent school on congested
Hollywood and Fell Road.
Those who live in- this area
know what horrors would
occur with the additional
traffic this proposal would
create.
I thank those who banded
together in opposition.
There is land in West Mel-
bourne that could accom-
modate this school without
affecting us in a negative,
way diat, the applicants
,should strongly consider if
they reap 1 ' ' ' I i ''

Mike Hazlett
What qualifications or
experience distinguish you
from your fellow candidates
in this election?
I have built an internation-
'al compiiny from birth near-
ly 20 years ago and bring the
professionalism and solid
business leadership I have
developed over the years. '
Since I am the only new
face in this race, I bring a
fresh, innovative perspec-
tive to the city council.
The current council faces
tremendous challenges as
evidenced by the recent
negative press coverage.
Personalities have
trumped effective focus on
the important agenda issues
and business of the people.
What do you believe are
the most important issues
facing West Melbourne resi-
dents at this time and how
do you hope to address
them?
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Subdivision rant was one-sided

I feel I must respond to the article you put in your Rants &
Raves section, since you say that you check all facts for
accuracy.
Guess you must have checked the person (who) wrote
that letter, but it sure is not the facts for the majority of us
(who) support our homeowners association, and it (would)
be a disaster if we did not have the dedicated people we do
have to help us get (through) what this so called owner/
manager is putting us (through) for six years, not three. It
seems like a true cancer. Many of us would have gladly paid
the $10 he wanted, if we could have paid it as a separate bill,
not inclusive in our monthly utility fees. He would not hear
of that, as it would have messed up our deed of restrictions,
which is exactly what he is trying to do to us. We are many
seniors but not stupid, and we will stick together to rid this
cancer if we can in time. It has been difficult and, yes, costly,
Guess that is the price we have to pay for the likes of some-
one who wants to destroy our beautiful lifestyle.
If you still think it is a small group that supports the
homeowners association, I invite you to come to any of our
meetings, breakfasts, fund-raisers of all kinds and see the
200-plus residents that come in support of the work we
have to do. I am not sure how this one-sided message got to
you, but we can pretty well guess. Thanks for listening.
Editor's note: Hometown News contacted Hollywood
Estates Homeowners'Association president Dominic Algeria
prior to publishing the rant in question. Mr Algeria told HTN
that the HOA would not be sending in an official response at
this time, but he encouraged us to print the letter in its
entirety.
On Nov. 10, 2006, staff reporter Gretchen Sauerman wrote
a lengthy article about the issues at this West Melbourne sub-
division, including the dispute over cable television coverage
and arrests. It is available at
www.myhometownnews.net/index.php?id=17013.
It is worth noting that litigation is pending on several
fronts, including lawsuits between the homeowner's associa-
tion.and the developer, the cable TV provider and the devel-
oper and the city ofWest Melbourne and the developer.
As in other stories, the 'facts" surrounding this situation
are complex. However, many people also confuse their par-
ticular viewpoint with a known fact. It is our intent to give
all sides a voice in our newspaper

Subdivision's problems stem from owners

Regarding "Subdivision must choose between $10 or
thousands:" This was in just one situation.
The owners/managers had raised the cost of the land
lease for the pool heater, from $1 per year to $1,000 a year.
The residents chose to remove the heater. When it was in
use, the owners/managers were un-cooperative in operat-
ing the solar (unit) in (conjunction) with the heater. The
residents had raised the funds to purchase the heater and to
pay the electric bill for said heater.
This is Florida and the residents want to swim in the cool-
er months, the subdivision was advertised as having a heat-
ed pool.
If the residents had not obtained their own cable system
for $11 monthly, just think of what the total monthly fee
would be in a few years. Anyone, (who) understands Con-
sumer Price Index could do the math.
Many, many other happenings have gone on in this sub-
division.
The 'hurricanes in 2004 did minor damage to the stage
area in the clubhouse; however, the residents weren't able
to use it for (more than) one year. Do the math. Where was
the insurance money, building interest and also saving
money on electric to operate the clubhouse, etc?
Another incident: Residents were having a meeting and a
senior was attacked by an owner/manager, there are arrest
records to prove this.
The water coolers and air pump were removed.
One morning while having a breakfast in the pavilion, the
owner/manager pulled the electric cord making the resi-
dents plug into a neighbor's house to continue cooking
breakfast. A member of the West Melbourne council wit-
nessed this. This is fact.
The charge for storage of motor homes, etc., has greatly
increased.
For some unknown reason, our great American flag was
removed from the front of our clubhouse. It was not dam-
aged by the hurricane. Thanks to the so-called organization
that the owners/managers find so difficult to reason with,
residents and our wonderful city, we now have a flag and
plaque dedicated to those who lost their lives fighting for
our country.
Yes, lawsuits do take a long time and, yes, lawyers don't
work for peanuts, but we have faith in our troublemakers.
Someday, it will be a pleasure living here, again.

Subdivision rant did not have all facts
In response to the letter about a local home subdivision, I
feel quite sure that the letter is of Hollywood Estates.
It is obvious that the letter has been originated by the
owner/management duo or a person or persons (who are)
close to the management duo. It is also obvious that the

orginator has not attended any homeowners meetings or is
deliberately distorting facts.
The truth on the television situation is that the $10 fee for
. (the) system was accepted, but the charge was not to be
applied to the monthly fee. It was the owner/management
that turned it down. The owner/management wanted the
fee of $10 to be multiplied over and over, ad infinitum. To
say that the homeowners association saved each lot owner
$500 is not too far from reality. It would have been very cost-
ly for each property owner now and forever.
As for the legal involvement, which is very costly, it was all
started by the owner/management duo. (They) sued the
officers of the association making it necessary to get legal
protection.
The 55-plus law was and is a necessity brought about (by)
the articles of the deed of restrictions that govern the subdi-
vision. The owner/management has done everything possi-
ble to negate the articles of the deed restriction.
The owner/management team are masters of the process
of divide and conquer. Setting neighbor against neighbor
with half truths and deceit. Such as the recent letter to Rants
& Raves.
Legal action is not the course of action of any senior
group. It becomes necessary to defend and protect a way of
life that seniors are expecting in their later years. In today's
world, legal action taken to usurp a quality of life must be
countered by legal action.
This letter only scratches the surface of what has been
going on since this owner/manag6ment duo has taken over.
Please do not form any conclusions without investigating
the facts and truths to my situation.

Out-of-towners should try nearby inn

This is in response to "Melbourne's downtown great for
out-of-towners."
I would like to point out that Crane Creek Inn is within
walking distance of all the downtown. (It is) located off Mel-
bourne Avenue right on the river.
Enjoy all the activities and dining in downtown Mel-
bourne and walk right up the street to Crane Creek Inn, nes-
tled in the corner, for a quiet, relaxing and romantic
evening.
You can visit them at www. CraneCreekInn.com.

Troops fight to preserve rights for Americans

This is in direct response to the (rant) "Bush's actions
show he's not a Christian."
I am sorry to say that this ranter is suffering from a mas-
sive Kool-Aid overdose.
First off, this war had overwhelming approval when it
began from both the American people and the Congress.
Second, I do not think we have any right to know of Presi-
dent Bush's personal financial situation. (Does the right to
privacy mean anything?) I also conclude that this person
does not have any oil stock of (his) own.
Third, (the writer) fails to understand that the terrorists
are very devoted to their religion. They are sorely misguided
by extremists that twist the words and meanings, but
nonetheless they are still devoted.
Fourth, war is an undertaking that will never be without
casualties. I feel for those who have died and will die, but
they have given their lives for a greater good and we all owe
them our gratitude. They fight for our ability to express our
own personal opinion, and for citizens in other countries to
share the same freedoms we take for granted.
Finally, I ask that person a question: Is it not Christian to
help those (who) cannot help themselves?
Looking out for your fellow man is what we Christians are
called to do, isn't it?
Thank you and our brave troops for allowing me to
express my opinion.

Thieves will eventually face God

This letter is for all you people who think it is OK to walk
into someone's yard (private property)and help yourself to
what you want something you did not work for, but some-
one else did.
Get a job.
You have stolen wet suits, truck batteries, bikes, dirt bikes,
a lawn mower and this time (more than) 30 mangos.

Who do you think you are?
You were trespassing. Do you realize that? I could press
charges for stealing.
How do you feel? Do you think it is right?
Who gave you permission? Not me.
If you would have asked, we would have given you some.
Just remember, God saw what you did.
Answer to him.

Consequences of homosexuality can
have far-reaching effects

In recent issues of Rants & Raves, a discussion concerning
homosexual behavior and its life-style, has ensued.
Some of support the views of the homosexual community,
while others (label) such behavior as immoral.
In addressing this topic of discussion, I have chosen not
to judge or condemn one's behavior, but to preface my com-
ments with the scriptures, in that judgment and condemna-
tion are the express rights of a sovereign God, and not
mankind (Matthew 7 and II Corinthians 10:12)
Mankind, in the process of judging and condemning oth-
ers, ends up condemning himself, for he/she is not without
sin.
Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the
glory of God.
The focus of this discussion, has been directed toward the
homosexual, and his or her lifestyle, but I must point out,
other sins of a sexual nature are equally as destructive as
sodomy. Sodomy is offensive to most (because) it contra-
dicts God's natural order, his written law, and man's con-
science.; .
Homosexuals speak of the social relationship between
same sex couples, while sodomy refers to the sexual act per-
formed in (such a) relationship.
The first mention of sodomy was in relationship to the
cities of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 10 (4800 B.C.). As
a result of the practice, these cities were destroyed by God,
as recorded in Genesis 18-19, (2056 B.C.)
The historical record of the decline and destruction of the
cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, is an example of God's wrath
on a people (who) had suppressed the truth of God's word
and despised his reproof.
Other biblical and historical accounts would include the
destruction of Pompeii on Aug. 24, 79 A.D., as recorded by
Pliny the younger. The destruction of Jerusalem in 586 B.C.
by the Babylonians and again in 70 A.D. by Titus and his
Roman army.
All are a result of the suppression of truth, a failure to heed
God's reproof, and unrestrained sexual behavior outside of
marriage.
With the current debate over homosexual marriage, the
intent is to legitimize both the relationship and the sexual
act.
By legitimizing homosexuality, sodomy eventually
becomes socially acceptable.
This conflict between the flesh and the soul, eventually
results in the soul becoming corrupt. As a result, all virtue is
lost and moral depravity becomes the norm, leaving the
conscience in-effective.

Others should be grateful to unions
Thank you ("Union strikers should be thankful they have
jobs") for giving me the best laugh I have had after 100-plus
days on the strike line.
You are the one who desperately needs a reality check.
You should be thanking unions for your job. This country
was built on strong unions to ensure fair wages and bene-
fits. Without unions, companies would certainly pay lower
wages and offer you poorly structured benefits.
We (95 percent) voted to go on strike after reviewing the
proposed contract from United Space Alliance. By the way,
it was far inferior to other union contracts in our industry.
The solidarity amongst us is incredible. We hold the line at
about 90 percent after four months of striking.
There is your reality check.
A lot of strikers are working full-time jobs to support their
families until this strike is won and we will win.
I was wondering have you even taken the time to stop and
talk to the strikers to find out the real issues??

Rants & Raves
From page A6
I believe you are just listening and reading propaganda.
I also have to wonder if you have ever stood up for anything
in your entire life?
Remember if business can replace union workers what do
you think they can do to you?
We know the old saying and we believe: "United we stand,
divided we fall."

Check car insurance coverage carefully
When my car insurance bill nearly doubled, I checked it
out.
I found that my personal injury coverage was dropped. In
its place, there was a three times as expensive item "cover-
age for uninsured motorist."
This doubled my bill. Isn't it is illegal for a motorist to drive
uninsured anyway?
I do not care to insure this phantom uninsured motorist
and leave myself without protection. Nevertheless, our legis-
lators have made this a mandatory change iq the law.
I have a 10-year-old car, so I only had liability and personal
injury coverage. I cannot afford these new legislated changes
plus personal injury. Looking at it from a different point of
view, others are now covering me, I can't afford to pay these
double-high rates, so may be forced to join the soon-to-be
quickly growing group of uninsured motorists.
Are all Florida legislators bought by insurance lobbyists?
Are we sending people to Tallahassee who have a conflict of
interest?
It appears the voting citizens of Florida are the losers here.
Since there should have been no uninsured motorist on the
road, the insurance companies must expect to be raking in
big bucks forcing the insured to cover these hypothetical
uninsured motorists.
This may backfire. If more people become uninsured, like I
may have to be, the insurance companies may find them-
selves paying for uninsured drivers without receiving premi-
ums from us. We need to evaluate the integrity and loyalties of
current members of legislation and replace the ones voting
their personal interests with a brighter new group from the
top flim-flam man down.

Solutions requires actions
"We the People" are the first three words we read on the
Constitution.
Those people didn't just complain about what was going
on, they did something about it. I see a lot of people com-
plaining to Rants & Raves like they have to solve the problems
and it is really ourselves that have to put into action what we
believe in.
It's time to get involved, people.
If it is to help someone, then do it. If it is good for the com-
munity that you live in, then do it.
I am a 53-year-old veteran and disabled. I just don't com-
plain about the garbage being thrown into the streets, I get
out there and pick it up with my work gloves on and put it
where it belongs.
If you are just sitting there complaining and doing nothing
about the problem, then the problem will remain.

Airport funding is reverse taxation
The Melbourne International Airport will receive $15 mil-
lion from the taxpayers of Melbourne.
I call this reverse taxation.

We must fight to prevent destruction here
This is a rave to "We the People:"
First of all, thank you for being a veteran for our freedom in

this wonderful country.
Truer words were never spoken. United we stand, divided
we fall.
The Democrats should learn this motto. We have to stand
together against the terrorists or they will destroy us in this
country.
It's that simple.
The Democrats bring up insurance for the children and
elderly. What good is insurance if we are being bombed and
terrorized?
We have to unite against the terrorists and to secure and
protect this country?
Also, 20 years ago I picked up garbage in a 12-block area
and if I see garbage, I still pick it up.
Person should have saved kittens
I want to say thank you to the person who wrote in about
why you didn't help those kittens.
I'm an owner of a cat who was thrown out of a car, and that
person (then) had a choice of chasing these people down or
rescuing the cat. They rescued the cat and brought it to me
and I still have it.
To that person who did not help those kittens, shame on
you. What comes around goes around.

Victims of juveniles' crimes don't get justice
I am calling in reference to juvenile justice.
As a crime victim from a juvenile, there is no justice for the
victims of these individuals. Because they are juveniles, they
face no face real time.
(This) makes it impossible for (them) when they are adults
to face anything.
Bad experience at arcade means
no more return trips
In recent months a multitude of arcades have opened for
business in Brevard County, supposedly as entertainment
with slot-type gaming machines, but under the auspice of
games of skill, not gambling.
Payouts are gift cards to winners. There are no cash pay-
outs.
I have been visiting one and not only is it difficult to be a
winner, I believe the machines are set to pay out only after
many five dollar bills are put into this machine.
Also, the employees/attendants do not offer anything
(less) than a $5 bill when a player wants to break a large bill.
Want to put $3 in a machine? You'd better bring your own
$1 bills.
Think you've won 3,000 points, equal to a $30 gift certifi-
cate card?
Ha. No points for you. The attendant tells you the machine
is malfunctioning and the machine gets turned off. You lose.
My experience (when) speaking to a manager, who obvi-
ously did not comprehend English, was ... the worst experi-
ence with a business owner that I've ever dealt with.
My solution is that I won't return to that arcade or any oth-
ers.
I believe the Florida Gaming Commission really needs to
audit these arcade machines without prior notice to the
managers of these arcades.
I intend to contact the commission. I hope other arcade
players who have had experiences similar to mine, will also.

Port authority does not pay taxes
Question?
Does the Port Authority or Port Canaveral pay property
taxes?
If not, why not?
Editor's note: Rosalind Postell Harvey, director of commu-
nications for the Canaveral Port Authority, said: "No, we are a
governmental entity. We have the ability to collect taxes, but

Extreme Gym sets fest
A fall festival and open
house is planned 7-9 p.m.

Oct. 26 at Extreme Gym,
3117 Skyway Circle, Mel-
bourne.
There will be a trunk and

treat, moonwalk, food,
games and more.
Cheer and dance pro-
grams will be highlighted.

For further information
about the event, call
Extreme Gym at (321) 255-
5161. "

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J E W E L E R S

Spin-a-thon fights
cancer
The sixth annual Club Per-
formax Spin-a-thon will start
at 7 a.m. Oct. 27 at the busi-
ness, 1208 Samo Road, Mel-
bourne.
The event, part of Make a
Difference Day, will benefit
the Cancer Care Centers
Foundation. The event is in
honor of Ruth Cote-
Clemente.
For information, call (321)
757-6800.

TRDA plans boot
camp Nov. 8-9
The Technological
Research and Development
Authority will have a boot
camp Nov. 8-9 at the center,
1050 W. NASA Blvd.
Hours are 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m. Friday. Cost is $75.
The camp is designed to
teach small businesses how
to access federal money.
To register, contact bonnie
O'Regan at
boregan@trda.org.

Chamber plans
'Wild Wild West' gala
The Melbourne-Palm Bay
Area Chamber of Commerce
will have its annual gala,
"The Wild Wild West," Nov. 9
at Crowne Plaza Melbourne
Oceanfront, 2605 N. A1A,
Indialantic.
There will be casino gam-.
bling, live and silent auc-
tions, Diamond Lil's Saloon,
mining for gold, OK Corral,
chuck wagon grub, dancing
and a Best Western Duds
contest.
Proceeds from the auction
will benefit the chamber's
education fund.
Also the winners of the Best
Business Awards will be
made.
Tickets are $60 each. Cor-
porate table sponsorship is

Halloween
From page Al
and a large slide.
"We are looking to having
a big event and having fun,"
Mrs. Ramos said.
Also, people can buy a
pumpkin from the pumpkin
patch outside of the church
through Oct. 31. Hours are 9
a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
through Wednesday.
All proceeds will be used
for the church's youth group
summer camp. For informa-
tion, call (321) 259-3454.
Members of Calvary
Chapel of Melbourne also
will host a "Trunk or Treat"
event from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31
in the parking lot at Viera
High School, 6103 Stadium
Parkway.
This event will feature

Register now for
nonprofit event
Melbourne Square Mall
invites nonprofit organiza-
tions to jumpstart their
fundraising efforts by regis-
tering early for the second
annual Evening of Giving.
The event will be 6:30-9
p.m. Nov. 18 at the mall, 1700
W. New Haven Ave.
There will be entertain-
ment, retailer discounts,
food sampling, door prizes
and auction surprises.
For information,, call (321)
727-2000.

vice has won the Top Shop
Award from Tire Review
magazine.
The business was named
best overall independent tire
dealership in North America.
The company has seven
stores: Viera, Palm Bay, Mer-
ritt Island, Cocoa, New Smyr-
na Beach and two in Mel-
bourne.
The company is featured in
the October issue.
For information, call (321)
676-2710.
For Hometown News

candy-filled trunks of show
cars and vintage cars. Sever-
al bands will perform live
music, and the event also
includes free hot dogs, ham-
burgers and popcorn.
"We will also have carni-
val games, such as the water
balloon toss," said Melody
Glover, director of commu-
nications for Calvary Chapel
of Melbourne.
"There will be hayrides
and a cotton-candy
machine. It's all free."
For information, call (321)
952-9673 or visit www.cal-
varymelbourne.org.
Contact Tony Judnich at
(321) 751-5954 or Jud-
nich@hometownnewsol.co
m.

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School has had six
threats this year
BY GRETCHEN SAUERMAN
Staff writer

WEST MELBOURNE With stu-
dents missing hours of classroom
time and law enforcement wasting
thousands of dollars, leaders want
the rash of Central Middle School
bomb threats to end.
"Making a bomb threat is not a
prank," said Wes Sumner district
communications director for Bre-
vard Public Schools. "It is a crime
with serious consequences."
In the current school year, West
Melbourne's Central Middle School

has received bomb threats on six
different days: Sept. 24, Sept. 26,
Oct. 4, Oct. 9, Oct. 12 and Oct. 23,
said West Melbourne Police
Department Cmdr. Steve Wilkin-
son.
"This is a second-degree felony,"
said Cmdr. Wilkinson.
Police have arrested four students
in connection with the threats and
a fifth one could come any day,
Cmdr. Wilkinson said.
Anthony Wilson, 15, was arrested
in connection with the Sept. 26
threat; Euriel Bonaparte, 14, was
arrested in connection to the Oct. 4
threat; Andrew Crooks, 14, was
arrested for the Oct. 9 threat; and
Shakeya Gaskin was arrested for the
Oct. 12 threat.

The four suspects all face identi-
cal charges of disruption of an edu-
cational institution and false report
of a deadly explosive.
When a threat is called in, all stu-
dents, faculty and administrators
are evacuated to a nearby pavilion
while bomb detection dogs search
the school.
The searches have taken between
two to five hours each time, said
Cmdr. Wilkinson.
One time, a robot was used to det-
onate a suspicious plastic pipe with
end caps found in the school gym
area, he said. The object turned out
to be a weightlifting device.
School district officials are con-
cerned about the lost class time but
have not scheduled any supple-

mental classroom time to make up
for the lost days, Mr. Sumner said.
In addition to the criminal
charges, students found guilty of
making bomb threats face discipli-
nary action, including suspension
and possible expulsion under
School Board Policy 5500, Mr. Sum-
ner said.
Police will also seek monetary
restitution from the parents of the
guilty students, said Cmdr. Wilkin-
son. The police must first ask a
judge to approve the penalty in
each case.
"I think (the restitution) would be
in the $4,000 to $5,000 ballpark,"
said Cmdr. Wilkinson.
Students are encouraged to con-
fide in a trusted teacher or school

counselor if they have information
about past or planned bomb
threats, said Mr. Sumner.
"There is also the confidential
'Speak Out Hotline' at (800) 226-
7733," he said. "You will never be
asked for your name, phone num-
ber or location."
Some parents have criticized the
West Melbourne Police Depart-
ment for overreacting by keeping
students out of school while bomb-
sniffing dogs are brought in, said
West Melbourne Police Chief Brian
Lock.
"I'm not apologizing for that,"
said Chief Lock. "We take these very
seriously."

This is a crucial time for
our great city. Infrastructure
issues like water, sewage
and roads must be
addressed now.
We are a vibrant, growing
city with tremendous poten-
tial. We must begin to devel-
op plans for our own water
plant and additional capaci-
ty on our overcrowded
roads.
Positive dialogue and rela-
tionships with federal, state
and county officials is cru-
cial and lacking.
I have a long record of net-
working and consensus
building while growing my

company.
Last year, the Oak Grove
barricade was a controver-
sial issue that divided vot-
ers. What issue do you
believe is the most contro-
versial for West Melbourne
voters and how do you feel
about the issue?
Our constantly congested
roads, like Hollywood and
Wickham, are a daily
reminder for my family and
many residents.
Funding for these road
projects is the biggest obsta-
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there, but who is looking

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and applying? A good grant
writer is worth (his or her)
weight in gold.
Good representation at the
right table goes a long way
when the pie is being cut.
More controlled growth
must also be considered.

Jan Lieson
What qualifications or
experience distinguish you
from your fellow candidates
in this election?
My husband and I have
lived in the West Melbourne
area for many years, and
have seen it develop from
cattle country, "Country Liv-
ing with a Western Flair,"
our first motto, to what it is
today, "Creating New Hori-
zons."
I have served on the citi-
zen's advisory board, the
planning and zoning board,
and then the council.
I have represented the city
on the metropolitan plan-
ning organization, league of
cities, parks committee and
economic development
committee.
What do you believe are
the most important issues
facing West Melbourne resi-
dents at this time and how
do you hope to address
them?
Roads, roads, roads! That's
what I hear from residents,
especially along Hollywood

Alexander Brett

Army Pvt. Alexander Brett
has graduated from basic
combat training at Fort Sill,
Lawton, Okla.
He is the son of Franz and
Lynda Brett of Melbourne
and a 2007 graduate of Eau
Gallie High School, Mel-
bourne.

Boulevard. It's clogged from
New Haven Avenue to Eber
Road.
The council and city man-
ager need to work with the
county, because some of our
impact fees are pledged to
four-laning Hollywood
Boulevard.
Traffic signals at the Henry
and Fell road intersection
and the extension of Henry
Road to Dairy Road and the
extension of Florida Avenue
to Hollywood Boulevard
need to happen.
Last year, the Oak Grove
barricade was a controver-
sial issue that divided vot-
ers. What issue do you
believe is the most contro-
versial for West Melbourne
voters and how do you feel
about the issue?
Reuse water has been a
major source of complaints,
now and for the last six
years.
It is being addressed by
adding more and larger
pipes. The city is spending
millions of dollars, which
should alleviate this prob-
lem sooner rather than later.
Respect for one another is
important to doing a good
job for the city. The resi-
dents want the council to do
their jobs and work together
in a thoughtful and respect-
ful manner.

Kelly A. Mitchell

Army Pfc. Kelly A. Mitchell
has graduated from basic
combat training at Fort Jack-
son, Columbia, S.C.
She is the daughter of Colin
Mitchell of Palm Bay and Etha
Harvey-Sampson of Brook-
lyn. She is a 2007 graduate of
Melbourne High School.

Andrew Jones
What qualifications or
experience distinguish you
from your fellow candidates
in this election?
I am a strategic forward
thinker and planner, as well
as a West Melbourne busi-
ness owner.
During my 2004 appoint-
ment to council, I had sig-
nificant involvement and
leadership in getting the
extension of Florida Avenue
and the expansion of the
city's sewerage plant off
dead center, paving the way
for future completion attest-
ing to my forward visioning.
Currently I serve on: citi-
zens advisory board, charter
review committee, citizen's
police academy board, and
permit review committee.
What do you believe are
the most important issues
facing West Melbourne resi-
dents at this time and how
do you hope to address
them?
Infrastructure improve-
ments: water and sewage.
West Melbourne's water
comes from a single source.
A second fallback supplier is
needed.
Transportation. Adding
new roadways to the city
such as the proposed St.
John's Parkway.
Road Improvements. The
expansion of congested

Melanie Trimboli

Air Force Airman Melanie
Trimboli has graduated from
basic military training at
Lackland Air Force Base, San
Antonio, Texas.
She is the daughter of Jack
Trimboli of Melbourne and a
2007 graduate of Palm Bay
High School, Melbourne.

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intersections throughout
the city.
These issues require the
cooperative and coordina-
tive participation of the
county and neighboring
cities.
I would build the neces-
sary relationships and work
to set the expectations and
ensure everyone stays on
course.
Last year, the Oak Grove
barricade was a controver-
sial issue that divided vot-
ers. What issue do you
believe is the most contro-
versial for West Melbourne
voters and how do you feel
about the issue?
By far the most controver-
sial issue is West, Mel-
bourne's own city council.
Anyone who has recently
attended a council meeting
has noticed the council has
lost its focus and effective-
ness to deal with the issues
that matter most.
I will work to help re-
establish the council as the
viable and respectable gov-
ernmental organization it
can be. I believe until this is
accomplished, West Mel-
bourne cannot confront any
of the issues in front of us.

Unless the threats are
known to be hoaxes, the
police department does not
plan a policy change, said
Cmdr. Wilkinson.
With school violence mak-
ing national headlines, the
department cannot ignore
any potential threats, he said.
While school district
administrators say they
agree, policies may be
changing as the threats keep
coming.
"Keeping students safe is
our No. 1 priority," said Mr.

Sumner. "We are always
evaluating our safety proto-
cols and will continue to do
so as necessary."
When the sixth bomb
threat occurred Oct. 23,;'
however, police were ready
to evacuate :and search the
entire school, but were
turned away by school offi-
cials.
Chief Lock called the
response a "poor decision,"
and pulled his school
resource officer out of the
school for safety reasons.
"I will not risk (officers')
safety based on (the
school's) bad decision and
will not return them until we
have cleared the facility with
bomb dogs," said Chief Lock,
in a news release.
Mr. Sumner said students
were evacuated for approxi-
mately an hour while school
officials questioned witness-
es and searched for any
devices.
Cmdr. Wilkinson disputes
the district's version of
events and challenged the
prudence of having
untrained staff search for
bombs.
"They only partially evacu-
ated," Cmdr. Wilkinson said.
"They may have searched
(for devices) with a teacher,
but that's not a trained per-
son with a dog that has been
trained to smell those things
out."
Despite the conflict ditring
the most recent bomb
threat, both the police and
district warn students to
stop making false threats.
"Being found to have made
a bomb threat is a life-
changing experience," said
Mr. Sumner. "And it's defi-
nitely a change for the
worse."

Walk to fight
breast cancer
A Breast Cancer Aware-
ness Walk, Jog, Run is
planned 10-11:30 a.m. Oct.
27.
The walk will begin at
Melbourne Harbor Marina,
2210 S. Front St.
Donations will be accept-
ed. There will be raffles and
door prizes.
Proceeds will go to the
Susan G. Komen Founda-
tion.
The event is sponsored
by Ultimate Fitness with
Christie. For information,
call (321) 604-8510 or visit
www. ultimatefitnesswith-
christine. com.

DOCK center
to be dedicated
The DOCK will be dedi-
cated from 10:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. Oct. 27 at the commu-
nity center, 1151 Master-
son St., Melbourne.
The ceremony will be at
10:30 a.m. This will be fol-
lowed by tours, free barbe-
cue and raffles.
The center serves chil-
dren in north Melbourne's
Booker T. Washington
neighborhood.

FOR HOMETOWN NEWS
The South Brevard Unit
of Church Women United
will celebrate World Com-
munity Day Nov. 2 at First
United Methodist Church
of Melbourne, 110 E. New
Haven Ave.
Refreshments will be
served at 9:30 a.m., with
the program starting at 10
a.m.
The theme is "Embracing
Justice Under God's Tent."
The service will focus on

biblical examples of dis-
placement, homelessness,
refugees and focus for faith
and relevant action today.
All women are invited
and encouraged to wear
costumes of their country
of origin.
Donations of canned
goods for the Sharing Cen-
ter and canned fruit for
The Master's Workshop
will be accepted.
For information, call
Jalene Crawford at (321)
768-1843.

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Brevard County Derby Girls Lizzy Farray of Melbourne, Puccina Pontremoli of Melbourne,
Celeste Anderson of Rockledge, Leah Dieterle of Melbourne Beach and Valerie Garnet of
Melbourne participated in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast
Cancer 5K Walk at the Brevard Community College Melbourne campus.

Road, Viera.
Those who attend will
lean more about senior liv-
ing communities and relat-
ed resources in Brevard
County.
Catherine Rowlands, a

certified elder-care manag-
er with Total-Long Term
Care Consultant Services,
will give presentations on
the benefits of each type of
living arrangement. Pre-
sentations will be at 10:30

Editor's note: This is the
last part of a three-part
series describing a typical
day at sea.
P previously, I wrote
about a typical
morning and after-
noon on a cruise ship.
Finally, here, I describe
the wonderful happenings a

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shipboard evening can
bring. You can imagine that
pre-dinner cocktail time is a
shipboard ritual and you
should really try to experi-
ence this magical time.
Nowadays, hot hours
d'oeuvres are rare, while
"munchies" such as chips,
peanuts, etc., is the norm in
the bars and lounges. Of

course, you pay for the
drinks; the munchies are
free. At the captain's cocktail
parties, small cocktail
sandwiches are often
served, while champagne
and small pre-mixed
cocktails are free.
Dinner is served in the
main dining rooms in two
seatings. The early seating
starts around 6 p.m. and the
late seating around 8:30
p.m. You dine at an assigned
table. When reserving your
cruise you may ask your
travel agent to be seated
with friends. This can
usually be accommodated,
but if you're alone you may
request, but aren't guaran-
teed, seating at any particu-
lar time or sized table.
At check-in time, your
"sea" pass will indicate the
dining room name, time
and table number. If any of
this is not to your liking,
you're told to see the maitre
d' for resolution and usually
he is able to satisfy you.
Your meal is served by a
waiter/waitress and his/her
assistant. Bar service (at
extra cost) is provided by
another person.
Nowadays, on most ships,
wine is ordered from the
waiter otherwise, a wine
steward (sommelier) serves
this function.
Most ships have an
alternative to the main
dining room where meals
are served in a self-serve,
buffet restaurant between
7:30-9:30 p.m. On most.
ships, the same meals, as in
the dining room are offered.
Bar service is available.
On some ships, I much
prefer the alternative dining
because the atmosphere is

ERIC MASCARENHAS
Travel columnist
leisurely and casual. I feel
much more relaxed in
shorts, which are allowed
here but are a "no-no" at
dinner in the main dining
room.
Specialty restaurants,
such as David's (with a full
sized replica of Michelange-
lo's statue of David, in all his
naked glory), La Tratorria,
Chops, etc., are becoming a
common choice for dinner.
These restaurants are
usually located on a top
deck, with a great view, a
chic ambience, serving
premium seafood, meats,
wines and desserts. This is
reservation only dining, and
"proper" attire is expected.
You pay extra for this. You
are charged a fixed price of
$20 to $30 per person and a
20 percent or more tip is the
norm.
Cocktails, wines and some
specialty appetizers and
desserts cost extra. The
premium entr6e, done to
perfection; is usually
accompanied by freshly
baked breads, an appetizer
or soup, a choice of salads

and desserts.
As you would expect, the
service is individual and,
usually, impeccable. This
type of dining is great to
celebrate a special occasion
or just "because."
I've done both, and enjoy
being treated like "royalty."
After dinner, it can be as
exciting or sedate as you'd
like. There's always bingo
where you can be a winner
or loser. Then, it's show time
in the main theater consist-
ing of Las Vegas-type shows,
magicians, jugglers, come-
dians, singers, acrobats, etc.
, Later, there are audience
participation shows in
which you can be a star
and/or make a fool of
yourself. These are often
'hilarious both live and the
next day when televised on
the cabin TV.
All the lounges and bars
are open and cater to the
after-dinner crowd. The
casino has been open for
hours and is now packed.
Some lounges have dance
music playing "ballroom
dancers" are in seventh
heaven.
I try to find the lounge
where the jazz trio holds
court and hang out foot
tapping until they break. For
me, I call it a day and stroll
to my cabin to read or watch

some TV before turning in.
The night birds are shaking
it up in the disco 'til the wee
hours and the chowhounds
are checking out the buffet
for late night eats.
Tomorrow will be a
different type of day. We're
in port where most passen-
gers go ashore on excur-
sions for which they've
signed up and paid for.
The mornings and
afternoons are much
quieter aboard. The casino
is closed, it's not crowded
poolside and most bars are
closed, but some are never
closed!
I usually relax, use the
gym, because it's deserted,
read in a cool, breezy spot
on deck and wait for the
gang to return aboard. The
ship, usually, "slips her
lines" or "weighs anchor"
around 5 p.m. and we're off
again for another evening of
fun and games, on our way
to the next port of call.
Until we meet again, it's
happy cruising and bon
voyage to all you cruisers.
Eric Mascarenhas is a
travel consultant with
Gadabout Travel in Sebast-
ian. Call him at (772) 589-
0633. Gadabout also has an
office in Melbourne, (321)
253-3674.

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Autumn Splendor
The 10th Autumn Splen-
dor Fashion Show, Silent
Auction and Luncheon will
be 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct.
31 at Suntree Country
Club, 1 Country Club
Drive, Melbourne.
The event benefits the
Children's Advocacy Center
of Brevard.
A limited number of tick-
ets are still available. Cost
is $35. Get tickets from
Marlene Spatola at (321)
259-1883, Christy Cannella
at (321) 961-7479 and Ru
Nance at (32i) 752-9516.

Birthday ball
honors Marines
The Marine Corps Birth-
day Ball will be Nov. 10 at

American Legion Post 1,
1281 N. U.S. 1, Titusville.
Doors open at 5 p.m.
There will be a cash bar.
There will be a guest
speaker, live music, dinner
and dancing.
Reservations are needed
by Nov. 1 by calling Tina at
(321) 454-7219.
Cost is $50 a person. All
retired and former marines
are invited.
For information, call
Susan at (321) 431-9181.
The event is sponsored by
the Post and Marine Moms
of Brevard County.

Family Jam features
circus performances
Family Jam 2007 is
planned at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at
Church on the Rock, 4028
S. Babcock St., Melbourne.

Food drive slated for Nov. 1-13

FOR HOMETOWN NEWS
A Family Month Canned
Food Drive is planned Nov. 1-
13 to benefit local pantries,
whose levels are very low
throughout the county.
The drive is supported by
county and local govern-
ments and all Brevard congre-
gations of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Food will be donated to the
the Central Brevard Sharing
Center and the Daily Bread
(for re-distribution to the
South Brevard Sharing Center
and other Daily Bread part-
ners).
Donations of canned food
can be dropped at donation
boxes in the lobby of any of
the following sites.
County buildings
All county libraries and gov-
ernment buildings, except

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Randy Christensen and
his three-ring circus will
perform. Also on tap is the
juggling antics of Ben
Christensen.
Admission is free, but
tickets are necessary.
Pick up tickets at the
church. For information,
call (321) 724-5433.

Annual fair to
feature orchids
The Brevard County
Orchid Society's 47th
annual Fall Orchid Fair will
be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3-4
at the Azan Shrine Center,
1591 W. Eau Gallie Blvd.,
Melbourne.
Fourteen professional
growers from South and
Central Florida will offer
orchids and other tropical
plants for sale.

Admission is $4 for adults
and free for children
younger than 12. Admis-
sion includes entry in the
door prize drawing.
For information, visit
www. thebcos.org.

Holy Trinity plans
open houses
MELBOURNE Holy
Trinity Episcopal Academy
is planning open houses at
both its schools.
The event swill be 2-4
p.m. Nov. 3 at the Upper
School, 5625 Holy Trinity
Drive; and 2-4 p.m. Nov. 4
at the Lower School, 50 W.
Strawbridge Ave.
Participants may tour the
schools, meet students and
faculty and see demonstra-
tion of performing and
visual arts.

For information, call the
Upper School at (321) 723-8323,
Ext. 315, or the Lower School, at
(321) 723-8323, Ext. 204.
Sorority plans
Preferential Tea
The South Brevard City
Council of Beta Sigma Phi
Sorority will have its Pref-

erential Tea at 2 p.m. Nov. 4
in the Fellowship Hall at St.
Timothy Lutheran Church,
1903 Croton Road, Mel-
bourne.
New pledges, Legacy
Daughters, transferees and
other guests will be intro-
duced. The Legacy Ritual
will be given to Alexandra
Johnson.

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Halloween recipes great for trick or treaters of all ages

topical.
I always made my kids'
Halloween costumes. When
my youngest son asked if
just once he could have a
"store- bought" costume,
like all the other kids, I

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bought him a lion costume
consisting of a gold-colored
flannel jump- suit and a lion
mask.
The following year, Guy, 8,
Steve, 6 and I were trying to
come up with an original
idea (yes, I was back making
costumes again) for the
Lion's Club kid's party, since
prizes were going to be
awarded. Finally, I said,
"What holiday is the best
one, ever?" It didn't take
them long to yell, "Christ-
mas!" "Who comes at
Christmas and who leads his
sleigh?" Santa and Rudolph,
of course. How come I've
never seen these costumes
at Halloween?
I made Guy red flannel
pajamas and a Santa hat and
adorned it properly with
cotton batting (fur). I
retrieved the gold jumpsuit
from the previous year,
appliqued white fleece to
the chest and trimmed it
with jingle bells. The hat
covered the head and
fastened under the chin. The
ears and the stiff cardboard
antlers were attached
somehow. I painted his
cheeks red, added eyelashes
and, using theatrical glue,
attached a red-colored
cotton ball to his nose. They
were quite a pair.
After the party, Guy was
very excited, stating that

they had won "most or
nal" and Steven won a
They even had their pi
in the newspaper. Stev
the other hand, was
extremely quiet.
"Aren't you happy, yi
won?" "I'm a boy riot a
he said. "I was voted ti
'prettiest.'"
With his big brown e
that looked like a deer
headlights, I could see
they would make a mi
Let's face it, Rudolph
very pretty and he's a 1
right?
When I was a teena
(yes, I was a teenager o
found instructions to i
little baskets for trick o
treaters. Today, unfort
ly, you would never gi
unwrapped candy, bu
special party or special
friends, this is surely a
winner.
, Halloween has beco
popular adult holiday
well, so let's have som
treats for the big trick
treaters.
Have fun. See you
week.

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Pipe cleaners

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Cut cellophane in 6-inch
squares. Place a large gum-
drop in the center and
secure it with a rubber band
near the base as you ruffle
up the cellophane.
,., Insert a pipe cleaner in the
gumdrop, curving it to
create a handle.
With a toothpick, spear
small gumdrops "flowers"
ie and insert them into the
iru large gumdrop. Very pretty,
very different and yummy.
rigi-
prize. SPINACH-
icture. ARTICHOKE DIP
re, on (NIB)

REGULAR AND LOW-FAT
ou
i girl," I can't pass this by when I
he see it on a menu. I know it's
very high in fat and decided
eyes to try my hand at creating a
in lower-fat version. I used fat-
why free mozzarella (Kraft sells it
stake. grated and it's excellent),
h is cream cheese and mayon-
boy, naise. The Parmesan cheese
is whole milk. There are no
iger acceptable substitutes.
once) I
make 1 10 ounce box frozen,
or chopped spinach, thawed
unate- 1/2 14 ounce can artichoke
ve hearts coarsely chopped
t for a (freeze remainder for
il future use)
4 ounce (half an 8 ounce
package) cream cheese,
)me a softened
as 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
e cheese
or 3/4 cup mayonnaise, not
Salad dressing (sour cream
next can be substituted)
1/2 cup of shredded moz-
zarella
1/2 teaspoon each, black
rs pepper and salt
NOTE: Add 3 tablespoons
softened butter substitute if
kets using fat-free cheeses.
Squeeze spinach in a
colander and then between
um- paper towels to remove
excess moisture. Combine
remaining ingredients
except artichokes using an

electric mixer. Mix in
artichokes with a fork. Place
in a small oven-proof baking
dish. Bake at 400 until lightly
golden and heated through,
about 15 minutes. Serve with
pita chips or tortilla chips.

PARTY CHEESE BALL

Cheese is high in fat, so
use low-fat or fat-free cream
cheese. You can't taste the
difference. As for Bleu
cheese there is no low-fat
substitute.

Let's talk Arlene Borg,
the Grammy Guru, is
available for talks from south
Vero to Hobe Sound. Call
(772) 465-5656 or (800) 823-
0466.
NIB:When a recipe is not
in Mrs. Borg's cookbook it
will have (NIB) next to the
title.
Buy the book: For an
autographed cookbook,
"Romancing the Stove With
the Grammy Guru," send
$19.50($15-book, $1 tax and
$3.50 for shipping and
handling) to: Arlene M. Borg,
265 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd.
No. 149, Port St. Lucie, FL
34984. Check, Visa, Master-
Card or Paypal are accepted.
Books are also available at
local bookstores.
More romancing:
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the creeps
Halloween is draw-
ing near, and the
topic of conversa-
tion around the office and
the community is haunted
houses.
People either love 'em or
avoid 'em. I fall into the
latter category, having
been traumatized one
summer during a Boys &
Girls Club daytrip to the
Haunted Mansion of
Longbranch, N.J.
I recently Googled the
venue and was surprised
to learn that it burned
down. The mansion's reign
of terror lasted from 1978
to 1987. However, I
discovered a Web site
dedicated to the popular
haunt at www.darkinthep-
ark.com.
While navigating the
site, I discovered a section
with photos of the man-
sion and actors and
actresses who worked
there. What was amazing
about the photos, besides
the 1980s hair and outfits
of patrons, was just how
not scary the place
actually was. The props
were sad compared to the
horrors that await most
haunted mansion goers
these days, and the
makeup looked pretty
much the same for each
character. The look was
definitely Kiss-drummer-
Peter-Criss-meets-He-
Man's-Skeletor.
As I looked through the
photos, I realized that I
only remembered one
scene from the mansion:
the headless lady. I can
still picture how her legs
and arms flailed about.
One picture really
summed up the experi-
ence for me: A photo of a.
man and boy exiting out
the back of the mansion
who looked to be in quite
a hurry. I remember that
moment exactly: Being
thrust out of the darkness
into the blinding light as I
scrambled to get as far
away from the mansion as
I could.
In retrospect, the
makeup and props don't
appear as horrifying to my
adult eyes. I still haven't
visited a haunted house as
a customer. I may have

Saturday

Kaitlin Norton/statt photographer
Stewart Hodur of Melbourne stars as Mr. Chainsaw in 'The Haunts,' an asylum-themed haunted house created by
Paul Wren at the old Melbourne High School.

Haunted high school

BY LISA M. ONORATO
Entertainment writer
What may be a nightmare to some
is a dream come true for local tattoo
artist Paul Wren.
Mr. Wren's dream arrived in the
form of a decrepit basement of a high
school built in 1926. In his creative
hands, the old Melbourne High
School has become the backdrop of
what is probably the creepiest
haunted house Brevard County has
seen.
"The Haunts" is an asylum-themed
labyrinth of horror encompassing
more than 50 percent of the school's
basement.
Mr. Wren, an avid horror fan who

has previously hosted haunted
houses at his home in Palm Bay and
also at his business, TH-INKER
Tattoo, said that "The Haunts" is his
biggest project so far.
"It's about 12 to 15 times the size of
anything I've ever had to build
before," he said.
The asylum theme is based on Dr.
Wolfwrenstein, a character that Mr.
Wren created several years ago. The
story, as told by Mr. Wren, goes
something like this:
In the mid- 1800s, Dr. Wolfwrenstein
is a doctor on a ship. The crew is
"mysteriously" murdered, but the
doctor and his family survive. After
settling in Melbourne, Dr. Wolfwren-
stein builds an institution on the

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grounds of what is now the old
Melbourne High School. Dr.
Wolfwrentstein, who lives at the
hospital, does bizarre experiments
on his patients. The asylum burns
down, but its macabre remains fill
the basement, where Dr. Wolfwren-
stein, his staff and his patients roam
for eternity.
Mr. Wren, who will also portray Dr.
Wolfwrenstein at "The Haunts," will
make appearances throughout the
night, "making sure everything runs
smoothly," and he may take time out
for a scare or two.
In order to achieve his vision, Mr.
Wren enlisted the help of a small
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forgotten most of the finer
details from my one and
only haunted house
experience, but the creepy
feelings remain. Just the
anticipation of being
startled keeps me away.
But for every scared cat
like me, there are a dozen
brave souls. If you're
feeling up to it, be sure to
stop by the insane asylum-
themed haunted house at
the Old Melbourne High
School in downtown
Melbourne. I got a private
tour, (in broad daylight,
thank you) and was really
impressed with the
creativity and level of
detailed work.

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ones and Happy Hal-
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Halloween
Happenings

The Haunts: Local
tattoo artist Paul Wren has
teamed up with the
Henegar Center to create
"The Haunts," a haunted
house not for the faint-
hearted, at the Old Mel-
bourne High School on
New Haven Avenue in
downtown Melbourne.
Hours are 7-10 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 26-27 and Oct. 30-31.
Tickets are $10 at the door.
No advance purchase
offered. Funds raised will
benefit the renovations of
the Old Melbourne High
School. Call (321) 723-"
8698.
* Haunted Maze: The
newly formed Melbourne
Community Service
Organization has taken
over the Melbourne
Jaycees' annual Haunted
Trail and created "The

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Blood Lily," a Haunted
Maze. The event is being
touted as scary but a bit
more family friendly.
Attendees are advised to
wear closed-toed shoes, as
they will get wet. The
Haunted Maze will be in
the same location as the
Melbourne Jaycees' trail,
at the Jaycee Clubhouse,
2401 Post Road, Mel-
bourne. Hours are 8 p.m.
to midnight Oct. 26; 8
p.m.- TBA Oct. 27; Oct. 28
8-10 p.m.; Oct. 29 8-10
p.m.; 8 p.m- midnight
Oct.30; and 8 p.m. -TBA
Oct. 31. Visit www.mel-
bournefljaycees.org for
information.
* Meg-o-Ween: Meg 0'
Malley's presents its eighth
annual street party at 6
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27.
Proceeds benefit the
United Mitochondrial
Disease Foundation.
Features costume contests
and musical performances
by AC/DC tribute band
Hells Bells and Metallica
tribute band Battery. Call
(321) 952-5.510.

Sponsored by:
The Pilot Club of South Brevard
www.pilotclubofsouthbrevard.org
An organization of executive, professional and community leaders
reaching out to assist local individuals with brain disorders.

The ev ent features a silent
auction and door prizes.
Tickets are $100, which
includes lunch and drinks
for two. Only 350 tickets are
available.
For tickets and informa-
tion, call (321) 752-3200. "
Directions to the site will be
on the ticket.

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FRIDAY, OCT. 26

*Musical review: Mel-
bourne Civic Theatre presents
"G.I. Jukebox, A Stagedoor
Canteen," a retrospective of
1940s American music, at 8
p.m. tonight and Saturday,
Oct. 28 and at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 28. Tickets are $18 for
adults, $15 for seniors and
$13 for military members and
students. The theater is at 817
E. Strawbridge Ave., Mel-
bourne. Details: (321) 723-
6935.
Jazz cruise: WFIT presents
its Sunset Jazz Cruise Friday,
Oct. 26 on the Indian River
Queen Paddlewheel boat,
which leaves Whitley Bay
Marina in Cocoa on State
Road 520 at 6:30 p.m. The
cruise features The Carl Hen-
drix Quartet and the Al
Stevens Dixieland Jazz Band.
Tickets are $35 each. Call
(321) 674-8950.
The Haunts: A haunted
house "not for the faint of
heart" from 7-10 p.m. through
Oct. 31 at the Henegar Center,
625 E. New Haven., Ave. in
historic downtown Mel-
bourne. Admission is '$10.
Proceeds will benefit the
restoration of the old Mel-
bourne High School and capi-
tal improvements. Details:
(321) 723-8698.
* Paws for Art: Molly Mutt II
Thrift Shop will host a "Full
Moon Open House," an art
sale to raise funds for the
Central Brevard Humane Soci-
ety and supports its mission
to find homes for thousands
of homeless and abandoned
pets, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at
728 E. New Haven Ave., Mel-
bourne. Features refresh-
ments and the art of Connie

Hayes, Kimberlina Marie,
Michelle Haro, Teresa
Walchak, John Sluder, Mark
Baker and others. Details:
(321) 951-3607.
Rocky Horror Picture
Show: Surfside Playhouse will
host a showing of the cult
classic "The Rocky Horror Pic-
ture Show," at midnight Oct.
26-27 and Nov. 2. Costumes
encouraged. Tickets are $10
each. The playhouse is at 300
Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach.
Details: (321) 783-3127.
Musical review: The The-
atre Company of Palm Bay
presents "The World Goes
'Round,'" featuring music
from "Chicago," "Funny Lady,"
"Cabaret" and others through
Nov. 18. Show times are 8
p.m. Friday and Saturday and
2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are
$22 and $20 for seniors 65
and older. The theater is not
associated with Brevard Com-
munity College but hosts its
productions at the Palm Bay
campus, 250 Community Col-
lege Parkway. Details: (321)
723-3056 or www.the-
atrepalmbay.org.
Wine tasting: Imago
Gallery will host a "Tuscan
Nights" wine tasting from 7-9
p.m. at 701 E. New Haven
Ave., Melbourne. Event fea-
tures live music and fine
wines from around the world
with food pairings. Cost is $20
per person or $35 per couple.
Currently on display at the
gallery is the hypersubrealism
work of Puerto Rican artist
Angel Irlanda. Details: (321)
728-3938.

Jazz in the park: WFIT
89.5FM presents a free jazz
concert at 3 p.m with the
Hafer Quartet at the Pan-
thereum, an outdoor
amphitheater, on Country
Club Drive on the campus of
Florida Institute of Technology
in Melbourne. Details: (321)
674-7401.

MONDAY, OCT. 29

Open jam: Open mic/jam
with Swamp Fox at Siggy's All
American Bar in the Inter-
change Shopping Center on
Malabar Road in Palm Bay,
just west of Interstate 95.
Details: (321)

Film Festival have hit their
mark.
The ninth annual MIFF
will kickoff Friday, Nov. 2,
at a new location, the
Premiere Theaters Oaks
Stadium 10 in Melbourne.
The festival runs through
Saturday, Nov. 3, and
features 41 films and
several guest appearances
by celebrities and film-
makers.
The MIFF received more
than 250 entries this year,
from Florida to Canada
and even Ireland.
"We experienced a big
jump (in entries)," said
Terry Cronin, co-creator of
3BoysProductions, the
company behind the MIFE
"We got close to 100 more
than last year."
Of the 250-plus entries,
only 41 were selected, and
Mr. Cronin admits that it's
not an easy decision. "It's
definitely tough," he said.
The selection jury

'We want to help the arts. But
money to go toward the needy:'
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consists of 30 people, from
movie buffs to those
involved in filmmaking to
members of the Florida
Motion Picture and
Television Association.
This year's festival
includes 34 shorts, five
features and two trailers.
Of those, 22 are Florida
films, seven are interna-
tional films, six are docu-
mentaries and four are
animated films.
Mr. Cronin said what
makes the MIFF stand out
among festivals is its
philanthropic purpose.
Proceeds from this year's
festival will benefit
Unconditional Love Inc., a
nonprofit organization
that assists HIV positive
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Proceeds from beer and
wine sold at the two-day
festival will benefit the
American Lung Associa-
tion.
"We want to help the
arts," he said. "But we
want money to go toward
the needy.
"(The MIFF) gives
(Florida films) a leg up, "
Mr. Cronin said. "It gives
them a venue and is a
great opportunity for
people to network. It
builds a community."
The local film communi-
ty is represented well in
the festival. On Saturday,
Nov. 3, "Eye of the Dol-
phin" will make its Florida
debut. The film opened in
select theaters Aug. 24 and
has already won several
awards, including best
drama and best actress at
the International Family
Film Awards and official
selection of the Tribeca
Film Festival, the USA
Family Film Festival and
the Tiburon Film Festival.
Melbourne resident and
Melbourne High School
graduate John Remark was
the film's executive pro-
ducer. He has worked on
several films, including the
award-winning "The
Annihilation Fish," star-
ring James Earl Jones,
Lynn Redgrave and Margot
Kidder. That movie was
featured at the 2003 MIFE
"Eye of the Dolphin" is
about the relationship
between a troubled
teenaged girl and her
father. The film was shot
last summer in the
Bahamas and stars up-
and-coming actress Carly
Schroeder.
Mr. Remark said that
what drew him to the
script was its relatable
subject matter.
"It has universal themes,
(and explores) the rela-
tionship between father
and daughter. It's one of
the more commercially
successful films I've
worked on," he said.
Mr. Remark returned to
Brevard four years ago,
after living in Los Angeles
and Germany, to work on
creating a film production
company. He said heplans
to produce 10 films in five
years.
He said the MIFF is a
great addition to the
independent film circuit.
"It's rare to find someone
with that sort of enthusi-
asm. Terry is a huge

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The Melbourne Indepen-
dent Film Festival returns
for its ninth year Friday,
Nov. 2-3 at the Premier
Theaters Oaks Stadium 10
in Melbourne.
champion of filmmaking,"
he said.
"I've been to Cannes,
Toronto (and others), and
this is the most accessible
(festival) for talent and for
fans."
Another local connection
is "In the Tall Grass," a
documentary film about
the Rwandan genocide
written by former Mel-
bourne resident J. Coll
Metcalfe.
Other highlights of the
festival include a comedy
and horror segment for
those 18 and older, and a
preview trailer for Palm
Bay couple Ray and
Migdalia's film "Bad
Spirits."
New this year is a cos-
tume contest Friday, Nov.
2 with celebrity judge
Michael Bailey Smith, who
has appeared in the TV
show "Charmed" and in
both "The Hills Have Eyes"
films. A $100 prize will be
awarded to the winner.
The schedule of admis-
sion fees is as follows: $10
for the horror festival or
the comedy festival; $40
for the VIP event and
screening of "Eye of the
Dolphin," complete with
food and drinks; and $50
for a weekend pass to
attend all events.
Overall, Mr. Cronin said
he hopes the festival will
inspire attendees.
"Our hope is that it
stimulates filmmaking in
the area," he said.
To view the complete
program guide for the
2007 MIFF, visit
www.3boysproductions.co
m.
Contact Lisa M. Onorato
at (321) 751-5957 or
thehype@hometownnew-
sol.com.

Local organizations know that there is
power in numbers and have joined to
premiere an art-friendly event they hope
will become an annual affair.
On Friday, Nov. 2, the Brevard Alliance of
Young Professional Groups will host
"Excentrique," a party in the park on the
corner of Eau Gallie Boulevard and High-
land Avenue, from 5:30-9 p.m.
"We want to heighten awareness of art in
the community," said Mary Dougherty
marketing director for the Brevard Sym-
phony Orchestra and event chair. "The arts
are an important part of our community."
Mrs. Daugherty said Excentrique is
modeled after the Sunset Celebration in
Mallory Square in the Keys, a nightly
festival celebrating the arts.
"We're doing a KeyWest-theme, with
music, street performers," she said.
Highlights of Excentrique include live
music and street performers, Larry the Bird
Man, balloon artists, henna and caricature
artists, a fine arts market, a tiki carving
demonstration by Ed's Heads and unique
food items by Creative Catering by the
Farinas and Van Gogh's Creative Cafe.
The Brevard Alliance of Young Profes-
sionals is an umbrella organization
consisting of the Brevard Symphony
Orchestra's Vivace Society, Emerging
Leaders, Young Professionals of Brevard
and YPConnect. The groups work together

to raise awareness of the young profession-
al movement in Brevard County, said Mrs.
Daugherty.
She said the group was considering an
annual festival to help promote the arts in
Eau Gallie. To ensure its success, organiz-
ers opted to host it alongside downtown
Eau Gallie's monthly First Friday, where
galleries stay open until 8:30 p.m. and host
artist receptions. Soon, the Brevard Art
Museum jumped on board and moved its
Jazz Friday, so attendees can enjoy the
music. Playing that night are King Bee 3,
with Kenny Kohen; Nicholas Chirioo; and
Kenny Clarke and world beat group
Nuclear Umbrella.
"We wanted to tie (the event) in with
another event," Mrs. Daugherty said. "(We
hope) to increase (knowledge of) the area
as an art district."
Other events happening in downtown
Eau Gallie Friday, Nov. 2, include several
artist receptions at galleries throughout the
area, the grand opening of Fritz VanEeden's
Art Gallery on Highland Avenue, a shop-
ping party and grand reopening of the ,
Brevard Art Museum School Store and Fifth
Avenue Art Gallery's Holiday Craft exhibit.
Admission to the event is free, but
attendees are asked to bring a non-
perishable food item for donation to the
South Brevard Sharing Center.
For information, call (321) 242-2024.
Contact Lisa M. Onorato at (321) 751-
5957 or thehype@ hometownnewsol.com.

Holiday Boutique opens Nov. 2
A Holiday Boutique of Artists is planned at
the Art and Antique Studio, 1419 Highland
Ave., Melbourne.
The opening reception will be 5:30-8:30
p.m. Nov. 2 at the studio.
There will be antique buttons, silk
toppers, decorative gourds and much more.
Co-op members will display their works.
Bring non-perishable food items to
donate to the Brevard Sharing Centers.
For information, call (321) 253-5553.

Haunts
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group of volunteers who
have been working for
several months to create a
realistic and horrifying
journey through Dr.
Wolflwrenstein's lair,
including laboratories,
libraries, crypts, rubber
rooms and experiment sites,
complete with lots of blood
and gore, lighting effects and
a soundtrack composed and
recorded by Todd Charron at
Garudio Studios in Palm Bay.
Organizers built "The
Haunts" from scratch,
erecting walls and bringing
in props.
"It's very creatively
designed," said Jerry Brees,
executive director of the
Henegar Center, which is
next door to the old Mel-
bourne High School. The
Henegar Center owns the
school property.
Mr. Brees said funds raised
through the haunted house
will go toward the renova-
tion of the property. If all
goes as planned, "The
Haunts" will become a
yearly fundraiser.
"Everyone is really excit-
ed," Mr. Brees said.
For Mr. Wren, the pressure
and anticipation is building
as the event draws near.

Art show reception set Nov. 2
The opening for the "Feast for the Eyes"
art show will be 6-9 p.m. Nov. 2 at LoPres-
sionism Gallery of Fine Art, 1010-B E. New
Haven Ave., Melbourne. The show is
dedicated to remembering loved ones who
have died. Also featured are engravings by
Mexican painter, Felix Zapata, and Kim
Hunt, who works with rare Polaroid emul-
sions on stone surfaces. A raffle will benefit
Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice and Palliative
Care. The show is on view through Jan. 4.

"It's a combination of
school-kid giddiness and
being petrified," said Mr.
Wren. "I'm not scared of
haunted houses. It's building
them that's scary, and I don't
like to be involved in
something that doesn't do
.well."
Mr. Wren said his event will
appeal to the 20-something
and older crowd, but said
that he'd leave it up to
parents to decide what their
children can handle.
"The Haunts" is open 7-10
p.m. Oct. 26-27 and Oct. 30-
31.
Admission is $10 and
payable at the door. No
advance tickets will be

Kaitlin Norton/staff photographer
Eau Gallie's Chris Pushman (No. 6) looks for running room during first-half action of last week's 43-6 loss to Palm Bay.
The Commodores visit the Bayside Bears this week in a crucial district showdown. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.

FAA set for first
postseason; MCC
plays for pride
BY ROB SHELBURNE
Sports writer
Week 9 offers a dichotomy
in local high school football.
While the Florida Air
Academy Falcons gear up
for the school's first-ever
playoff game, and the Mel-
bourne Central Catholic
Hustlers play for pride with
an eye toward next season,
the Melbourne Bulldogs and
Eau Gallie Commodores
each face pressure-packed,
must-win games this week
against the top powers in
Class 5A, District 13.
Melbourne Bulldogs (4-3,
1-1) vs. Palm Bay Pirates (5-
2,3-0)
A victory over the Bull-
dogs would give the Pirates
a 4-0 record in Class 5A, Dis-
trict 13 and assure them of a
home game when the state
playoffs begin Nov. 16.
The Bulldogs need a win to
have hopes of returning to
the postseason for the first
time since 2004.
This game features two of
Brevard County's leading
rushers.
Palm Bay senior Stephon
Mercer has 864 yards rush-
ing and eight touchdowns
for the Pirates and seems
headed for a second straight
1,000-yard season.
Melbourne sophomore
Cortez Ray has burst onto
the scene and established
himself as o force to be reck-
oned with for years to come.
Ray had a total of 730
yards rushing going into last
week's district match up at
Centennial to lead all coun-
ty rushers in that depart-
ment.
Last week's tilt with the

Eagles was postponed until
Oct. 29, so Ray should be
well rested coming into this
week.
Also a factor in the Bull-
dogs running game has
been senior Taylor Jourdan.
Jourdan has averaged
more than 150 yards and
two touchdowns in the Bull-
dogs previous two games
helping Melbourne win its
last two after dropping three
in a row.
Melbourne's defense is
sure to test the Palm Bay
juggernaut.
Through seven games, the
Bulldogs have given up less
than 70 yards per game on
the ground
Melbourne head coach
Todd Wilson said the Bull-
dogs will have to be on top
of their game this week.
"Palm Bay is big, fast and
good," he said. "We are
going to have to play our
best to compete."
Things seem to be coming
together nicely for head
coach Dan Burke and the
Pirates as they head down
the stretch.
After stumbling with two
losses in its first five games,
including a 14-3 loss to
Cocoa at home Sept. 28,
Palm Bay has won its last
two games by a combined
score of 64-20.
Senior quarterback Darren
Sewell is getting more com-
fortable throwing the ball
going 9-for-13 last week at
Eau Gallie for 130 yards and
two touchdowns.
Burke said now is not the
time to get lackadaisical.
"We start eight juniors on
defense, so we need to keep
drilling fundamentals," the
veteran coach said. "I think
we have the personnel in
the right places, finally. (We)
just need to keep getting
better."
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the campus of Melbourne
High School.
Eau Gallie Commodores
(5-3, 2-1) at Bayside Bears
(5-2,2-1)
After starting the season 5-
1, The Commodores have
struggled the last couple of
weeks.
Eau Gallie has dropped its
last two games and have
scored a total of six points in
doing so. In their last three
games, The Commodores
have scored just 18 points.
Eau Gallie could manage
but 41 yards rushing against
Palm Bay, and never made it
across midfield in- a 17-0
home loss to Rockledge Oct.
12.
The Commodores lost
starting quarterback Sean
Wavra for the season after
the, senior suffered a con-
cussion Sept. 28 at Satellite.
Back up Jimbo Wilson
stepped in to lead Eau Gallie
to a 12-10 victory at Centen-
nial the following week, but
he went down in the second
half against Rockledge.
Fans can expect a heavy
dose of seniors Chris Push-
man and Justin Rose as the
Commodores fight to stay
alive in District 13.
The Bears .are coming off
of two lopsided victories
over Satellite and Port St.
Lucie where they outscored
the opponent by a com-
bined score of 93-13 Oct. 19
while averaging 235 yards
rushing.
A win this week over the
Commodores would all-
but-lock-up a return to the
postseason. A loss and they
would need to beat Mel-
bourne next week to
advance.
Junior running back Taco-
by Johnson leads Bayside
with 104 yards per game on
the ground.
The Bears have started to
have success through the
air, as well.
Three of senior quarter-
back Maurice Francois' six
touchdown passes have
come in Bayside's previous
three games, including two
against rival Palm Bay Oct. 5
in a 21-14 loss at Pirates Sta-
dium.
Francois' favorite target of
late has been Michael Mal-
donado, who had two catch-
es for 105 yards and a touch-
down last week against Port
St. Lucie.
Even though Eau Gallie is
struggling, and, Bayside has
a big district game with Mel-
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Eau Gallie wins JV championship 28-6

Commodores
upset unbeaten
Rockledge team
BY MATT O'HERN
Sports writer
If the 2007 junior varsity
season is an indication of
things to come, Eau Gallie"
High School football has a
bright future.
On Thursday, Oct. 18 the
Eau Gallie High School
Commodores traveled to
Rockledge for the 2007 Bre-
vard County Junior Varsity
Football Championship at
McLarty Stadium. Rock-
ledge entered the game with
a 6-0 record and Eau Gallie
was 4-2.
Rockledge got off to a hot
start and recovered a fum-
bled on the Eau Gallie 44-
yard line. Three plays later,
the Raiders struck paydirt
when junior Jonathan Cruz
broke off a 48-yard touch-
down run to give the Raiders
a 6-0 lead with 7:28 left in
the first quarter.
Unfortunately for the
Raiders, Cruz's long run
proved to be their only scor-
ing play of the night, as Eau
Gallie's defense clamped
down and the offense kept
the clock and the ball mov-
ing with a steady running
attack.
Commodore freshman
Irvin Rutledge ran for four
touchdowns, including a 47-

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High school football,
Week 8, Oct. 19
Palm Bay Pirates 43,
Eau Gallie Commodores 6
The clock is nearing midnight for
the Cinderella Commodores.
After starting the season 5-1, Eau
Gallie has dropped its last two
games by a combined score of 60-
6.
Last week, the Pirates toyed with
the Commodores for one quarter
before busting out to a 21-0 lead at
the half.
Palm Bay senior Stephon Mercer
led the charge, shaking loose for a
22-yard touchdown run with 10:12
to go in the half.
Shortly after, Mercer would break
free for a 23-yard score.
Palm Bay would close the half
with a 33-yard touchdown pass from
Darren Sewell, to a, streaking Chad
Billeter down the right sideline with
:22 left.
Mercer led all rushers in the game
with 148 yards and two touchdowns
on 17 carries.
Sewell was 9-of-13 through the air
for 130 yards and two touchdowns.
Eau Gallie could manage just 191
yards of offense, with seniors Chris
Pushman and Justin Rose filling in
for the injured quarterback Jimbo
Wilson for most of the game.
Pushman had 73 yards and a

yard run that gave Eau Gal-
lie its first lead of the game
at 7-6. Four plays later, Eau
Gallie blocked a Rockledge
punt and recovered on the
Raiders' 10-yard line, and on
the ensuing play, Rutledge
ran for a nine-yard touch-
down run.
Rutledge also put an excla-
mation point on the win
with a 20-yard touchdown
run that gave the Com-
modores a 28-6 lead with
only 32 seconds remaining
in the game.
The Raiders had their
chances to spark a come-
back, but failed to convert
on fourth down during two
of their final drives. Despite
the loss, Rockledge coach
Jimmy Hyder gathered his
team in the north end zone
and reminded them of all
the progress they made dur-
ing their season.
"You have come a long
way this season," he said,
"Think back to that quarter
we played in the pre-season
classic in (Daytona) Main-
land, when we couldn't even
get a handoff. Then we
turned it around and went
6-0."
Hyder also credited Eau
Gallie's coaching staff for
their impressive defensive
strategy.
"We just didn't stay on
blocks well enough," he
said. "They just did a good
job coaching and they took
care of us on the sweep and

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touchdown on 28 carries.
Eau Gallie visits Bayside this
week still alive in the postseason
hunt. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
FAA Falcons 62,
Father Lopez Green Wave 26
Junior Umar Merritt had touch-
down runs of 96, 52 and 82 yards
from scrimmage and added a 77-
yard kickoff return in the second half
as the Falcons secured the first
playoff berth in school history.
Merritt needed just six carries to
gain 237 yards rushing, but he was
hardly the lone offensive star.
Freshman Jeffrey Keels ran for 93
yards on nine carries, opening the
scoring with a 55-yard touchdown
reception in the first quarter and
scoring twice in the third quarter on
a 55-yard run and a 100-yard kickoff
return.
Father Lopez was led by the pass-
ing of quarterback Luke Kenzick,
who was *17zof'32 for 214 yards and
four touchdowns.
Falcons quarterback Marco Sil-
veira went 3 -or-4 for 133 yards and
two scores.
FAA hosts Hollywood Christian
School this week. Kickoff is set for 7
p.m.
MCC Hustlers 21,
Pine Crest Panthers 10
The score could easily read:
Aaron Elmore and Kevin McCarthy
21, Pine Crest Panthers1 0.

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Eau Gallie Commodore No. 9 Irvin Rutledge is chased out
of bounds by Rockledge Raider No. 39 Jordan Moaoui as
he runs for a first down Oct. 18 at McLarty Stadium. Eau
Gallie won the game 28-6.

the trap, and that's our game
plan. They took away our
Wing-T and our fullback
didn't get any carries at all."
Rockledge's second-place
finish in the county comes
one year after the program
didn't field a junior varsity
team. Coach Hyder and
coach Sean McIntyre, who
both work as assistants on
the varsity team, took over
the JV program for this sea-
son.

Elmore, a junior transfer from
Viera High School, scored all three
Hustlers touchdowns rushing for
179 yards on 27 carries, and
McCarthy was a perfect 3- for-3 on
extra points helping MCC to a sec-
ond straight win for the first time this
season.
The Hustlers dominated the line
of scrimmage, with an 80-yard, 14-
play drive on their first possession
that ended with a 7-yard Elmore
touchdown.
MCC, then, capped off the night
by stopping the Panthers at the 1-
yard line on fourth down and march-
ing 99 yards for Elmore's third score,
a 3-yard plunge with 3:21 left in the
game.
The Hustlers out-gained the Pan-

"We showed a lot of
improvement when we went
out there and defeated great
teams like Cocoa, Astronaut,
Space Coast and Merritt
Island to make it to this
championship game,"
McIntyre said. "I think that
shows how hard these kids
really worked."
Contact Matt O'Hern at
(321) 751-5960 or at ohern@
hometownnewsol.com.

On Sept. 8, Mug's Pub of
Melbourne hosted its third
annual golf tournament to
raise funds for Children's
Home Society of Florida,
Brevard Division.
After two events that
raised $9,326, organizers Al
Trepanier and Fred Slattery
raised more than $8,000 in
the Sept. 8 event.
The event at Harbor City
Golf Course in Melbourne,
was attended by approxi-
mately 25 individual and
corporate teams.
Local business sponsors
made it possible to raise
funds for CHS and provide
prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
place teams and skill shots.
"We continue to be
touched by what this great

group of friends has done,"
said Mary Beth Phelps,
director of development for
Children's Home Society.
"They truly are living our
mission: Embracing chil-
dren. Inspiring lives."
Children's Home Society is
a 104-year-old statewide
child welfare agency that
provides services to chil-
dren who have been
abused, abandoned or neg-
lected.
The Brevard Division,
operating since 1991, pro-
vides a continuum of serv-
ices from prevention
(Healthy Start) and inter-
vention (Dependency Case
Management) to emer-
gency shelter and residen-
tial group care (Hacienda
Girls Ranch), as well as fos-
ter care and adoption.

Photo courtesy of Mary Beth Phelps
The four-man team (from left) of Mike McNally, Tom Stel-
ter, Al Trepanier Jr. and Al Trepanier Sr. helped to raise
more than $8,000 for the Children's Home Society at the
third annual Roger Price Memorial golf tournament Sept.
8 at Harbor City Municipal Golf Course in Melbourne.

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Football
From page B6
bourne next week, Bears
coach Mike Davis said his
team is focused on this
week's contest.
"We are not looking
ahead," he said. "Eau Gallie
can be dangerous.
Davis said last week's win
was encouraging and all
signs point toward more
victories.
"We are healthy. We are
coming together and start-
ing to play at another level,"
he said.
Kickoff for this week's
game is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct.
26 at the Bears Den on the
campus of Bayside High
School.

FAA Falcons (7-1,2-1)
vs. Hollywood Christian
Eagles (6-0)
The Falcons locked up the
school's first-ever playoff
game with a 62-26 rout of
Father Lopez Academy last
week in Daytona.
The Falcons' speed and
athleticism were on full dis-
play as junior running back
Umar Merritt ran for 237 of
FAA's 335 yards, needing just
six carries to do so.
Merritt is among the top
three rushers in the county
with 993 yards and 10
touchdowns.
The Falcons are playing
like a postseason contender
and head coach Roderick
Lawson said he is proud of
his team.
"We played like we wanted
it," Lawson said of last
week's playoff-clinching vic-
tory. "The kids made plays
even when it looked like
there was no play there."
Everybody is getting into
the act for the Falcons, late-
ly.

Freshman Jeffrey Keels
scored three times last week
and quarterback Marco Sil-
veira needed only four pass-
es to throw for 130 yards
and two touchdowns last
week.

Out & About

Keels has 459 yards rush-
ing and seven touchdowns,
including a 100-yard kickoff
return for a score last week
at Father Lopez.
The Eagles are led by sen-
ior running back Kaywana
Crichton, who is coming off
of a 1,000-yard season from
a year ago.
Wide receiver Chris
Anderson, whose 7383
receiving yards and 12
touchdowns earned him all-
county honors in 2006.
With the postseason berth
locked up, Lawson said he
will treat the remaining
games no differently than
any other.
"The rest of the season will
be played as normal," he
said. "We will play each
game out."
That means bad news for
the Eagles.
Kickoff for this week's
game is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 26
at Falcons Field on the cam-
pus of Florida Air Academy.

MCC Hustlers (3-4,0-2)
at Taylor High (2-5)
After losing three in a row,
including two district
games, the Hustlers have
rebounded to win their last
two games.
Aaron Elmore had a
career-high 179 yards in last
week's 21-10 over the Pine
Crest Panthers and the
MCC defense has held
opponents to an average of
8.5 points in its last two out-
ings.
The Hustlers defense has
shined this season, allowing
under 235 yards per game
and yielding an average of
21 points per game, a stat
that includes 42-point out-
bursts by Pahokee and
King's Academy.
A win would help the Hus-
tlers going into next week's
district finale with the 3-4
John Carroll Rams, who
face powerhouse Pahokee
this week.
Kickoff- for this week's
game is set for 7 p.m. Oct.
26 at Taylor High School in
Pierson.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 1

Jazz: WGRV The Groove
will host a jazz night out from
6:30-9:30 -p.m. at the Surf
Restaurant on the corner of
Minutemen Causeway and
A1A in Cocoa Beach. Details:
(321) 783-2401.
Open mic: Joe Delion's
Wonder Bar hosts open mic
night for comics, variety acts
and musicians at 8 p.m. The
Wonder Bar is at 421 S. Bab-
cock St., Melbourne. Details:
(321) 768-8803.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feast for the Eyes: LoPres-
sionism Gallery of Fine Art will
host an opening reception
from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2,
for "Feast for the Eyes," an
exhibit celebrating Mexico's
Day of the Dead, where peo-
ple reflect and reconnect with
lost relatives. Art featured
includes engraving by Mexi-
can painter Felix Zapata and
Kim Hunt, who works with
rare Polaroid emulsions on
stone surfaces. Proceeds from
a gift basket raffle will benefit
Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice
and Palliative Care. Show will
run through Jan. 4, 2008. The
gallery is at 1010-B E. New
Haven Ave., Melbourne.
Details: (321) 722-6000.
Excentrique: The Brevard
Alliance of Young Profession-
als Group will host a street
party from 5:30-9 p.m. Friday,
Nov. 2 in the Eau Gallie Art
District. Event features live
music by King Bee 3 and
Nuclear Umbrella, street per-
formers, artists and food by
Creative Catering by the Fari-
nas and Van Gogh's Creative
Caf6. Admission to the event
is free, but a non-perishable
food item for the South Bre-
vard Sharing Center is
requested. Details: (321) 242-
2024.
First Friday: Several gal-
leries will stay open until 8:30
p.m., serve refreshments and
host art openings in down-
town Eau Gallie Friday, Nov. 2.
Other highlights of the
evening include: grand open-
ing of Fritz VanEeden's Art
Gallery on Highland Avene;
Holiday Craft Exhibit opens at
the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery
with a glass blowing demo;
grand reopening and shop-
ping party at the Brevard Art
Museum School store: Bre-

vard Art Museum's Jazz Friday
offered for free as part of
Excentrique party in the park;
and opening reception for
Suzanne Clements at Art
tEpressions on Highland
Avenue.
MIFF 2007: The Mel-
bourne Independent Film Fes-
tival returns Friday, Nov. 2-3 at
the Premiere Theaters Oaks
Stadium 10 in Melbourne on
Hibiscus Boulevard. Features
VIP event for $40, movie festi-
vals for $10 and $50 for a
weekend pass. Details: Visit
www.3boysproductions.com.
Museum fundraiser: The
Brevard Art Museum presents
"For the Love of Art,Etc." at 7
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Hosted
by the Brevard Art Museum's
Council of 100, the event is an
evening of fine food, music
and dancing with the music
by King Bee 3, a live auction
for original artwork, a silent
auction and a lock box by
Genna Jewelers. The cost is
$300 per couple. Reservations
are required. The museum is
at 1463 Highland Ave., Mel-
bourne. Details: (321) 242-
0737.

THEATERS

Melbourne Civic Theatre:
817 E. Strawbridge Ave., Mel-
bourne. The theater produces
various plays, classes, murder
mystery dinner shows, events
and experimental theater
throughout the year. For infor-
mation, call (321) 723-6935.
Surfside Playhouse:
Located at 300 Ramp Road,
Cocoa Beach, the theater pro-
duces various plays and musi-
cals, as well as hosting a
youth player group and work-
shops. For information, call
(321) 783-3013.
Theatre Company of
Palm Bay: Operates out of
the auditorium at the Palm
Bay campus of Brevard Com-
munity College but is not
affiliated with the school. The
Palm Bay campus of BCC is at
250 Community College
Parkway. Call (321) 723-3056
or visit www.theatrepalm-
bay.org.
Titusville Playhouse:
Located at 301 Julia St.,
Titusville, the theater pro-
duces various plays and musi-
cals, as well as hosting a
youth player group and work-
shops. For information, call
(321) 268-1125.

Capsule
From page B8
as the Lady Panthers posted a team
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Westhorpe followed a first-round
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